R7 Pollinator Protection Workgroup Actions Damon Frizzell U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region 7 April 21,

R7 Pollinator Protection Strategy Purpose: Identify regional programmatic opportunities to facilitate pollinator protection within R7 as directed by the Regional Administrator and the June 20, 2014 Presidential Memorandum regarding pollinator health. Vision: Enhance pollinator habitat in Region 7 by weaving considerations into EPA Region 7’s everyday activities. 2

EPA R7 Workgroup EPA R7 Pollinator Protection Workgroup – Superfund Division – Water, Wetlands, and Pesticides Division – Air and Waste Management Division – Office of Policy and Management – Environmental Science and Technology Division – Enforcement Coordination Office 3

R7 Strategy Initiatives 1.Outreach, Education & Partnerships 2.Facilities 3.Internal Programs 4

R7 Strategy Initiatives 1.Outreach, Education & Partnerships 2.Facilities 3.Internal Programs 5

R7 Strategy Initiatives 1.Outreach, Education & Partnerships 2.Facilities 3.Internal Programs 6

QUESTIONS? Damon Frizzell EPA Region 7 Agriculture Advisor (913)